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Understanding the Key 3D Printing File Formats

Understanding the various 3D printing file formats is crucial for achieving optimal results. Different file formats serve different purposes, each offering unique advantages depending on the complexity and requirements of the project. This article will introduce and compare the most common 3D printing file types. 1. STL (Standard Tessellation Language) File structure: STL files use triangular meshes to represent the surface of 3D objects. Each triangle is described by its three vertices, which are exp......

Sep 18,2024

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Sustainable 3D Printed Furniture: The Future of Design

As 3D printing opens new doors across various fields, 3d design for furniture has also become increasingly popular. While mass production of furniture likely won’t stop any time soon, experimenting with innovative design, new functions, and complex geometry is something that additive manufacturing is perfect for. 3D furniture offers creative freedom for designers, with the potential of customization for clients, and the benefits of lower cost, sustainable material use and renewed aesthetics. pic 1 3d ......

Custom 3D Printed Shoes – Design, Print & Wear Your Unique Pair

According to industry reports, the 3D printed footwear market represents a highly valuable segment, with projections indicating it will grow into a $5.9 billion revenue opportunity during the period from 2019 to 2029 (source: Research and Markets ). This growth is largely driven by advancements in additive manufacturing. Thanks to 3D scanning, manufacturers have recognised the potential of customisation—whether it’s a unique fashion piece or a functional running shoe. The features are fascinating, as ......

3D Printed Keychains: How to Make Them & Creative Ideas

Keychains are small, but they say a lot. They’re not just a way to keep your keys together, they’re a chance to show off personality, brand something, or even make a quick useful tool you’ll actually carry every day. And with 3D printing, you’re not limited to what’s on a shop rack. You can make anything, custom names, clever gadgets, logos, or just cool little designs that could go viral. In this blog, we’ll share some of the best 3D printed keychain ideas that are practical, fun, and worth trying ou......

Best 3D Prints to Sell Right Now: Top Selling Items & Ideas

If you’ve got a 3D printer at home and you’ve been thinking, “Hmm… could I actually make money with this?”, the answer is yes. But here’s the thing: not every cool print idea is a good business idea. Some designs look amazing but take forever to print (and customers won’t pay enough to make it worth it). Others are quick to print but nobody wants to buy them. The sweet spot? Items that are useful, in-demand, quick to produce, and easy to ship. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the most profitable 3......

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How to Benefit from 3D Scanning Uses

The Diverse Application of 3D Scanning Methods 3D scanning has become a perfect tool in engineering, design, and manufacturing. By capturing the geometry, and surface texture of objects, 3D scanning techniques enable the creation of high-resolution 3D models with the best accuracy. While 3D scanning has existed for decades, recent advancements have made it faster, more precise, and accessible to both industry and enthusiasts. This article explores the main 3D scanning methods, their benefits, and the ......

Why Your 3D Printer Isn’t Extruding and How to Solve It

You hit Print, the bed warms up, the nozzle homes, the gantry starts its dance… and nothing comes out. No bead, no first layer, just an air print. Few things are more maddening in 3D printing than a 3d printer not extruding when you’re ready to go. This guide tackles the big failure modes you’re likely seeing: a 3d printer not extruding at start, a 3d printer stops extruding mid point, or generally weak, inconsistent flow where the filament's not extruding the way it should. We’ll show you exactly why......

Best 3D Printing Nozzle Guide: Types, Material, and Size

When people think about 3D printing, they usually focus on the printer itself, the filament, or slicing software. But one of the most underrated yet critical parts of any setup is the 3D printer nozzle. This small component controls your layer precision, print speed, surface finish, and even which materials you can successfully print. A good 3D printing nozzle isn’t only for avoiding clogs, it also comes with the ability to push your printer to its full potential. The right one can mean the difference......

How to Market and Sell 3D Printed Items

Cosplay helmets, phone stands, custom tools, even chess sets, people are paying real money for clever 3D prints every single day. The question isn’t can you sell your prints, it’s how you’ll stand out. Of course, it’s not just about owning a printer. The difference between a passion project and a profitable one often comes down to how strategically you approach it. In this guide, we’ll look at how to sell 3D prints effectively, the niches that actually make money, and the first steps you should take b......

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Robert Feranec creates a customized keyboard: working with JLCPCB and JLC3DP

Robert Feranec is a well-known expert in hardware design. He founded FEDEVEL Academy, which helps engineers around the world learn circuit design and PCB production through online courses and teaching videos. As a content creator on YouTube, Robert shares tutorials, tips and tricks for hardware design, and has cultivated a large number of professionals and amateurs. In this video, Robert designs a customized keyboard for video editing. As one of the world's leading PCB manufacturers, JLCPCB is committ......

JLC3DP Collaborates with Retsetman: Exploring Innovative Mechanical Design with 3D Printing

3D printing technology is widely used in mechanical design, especially in the realization of unique mechanical designs. Through 3D printing, engineers can more flexibly create complex structures and achieve rapid prototyping of high-precision parts, thus accelerating design iterations. The cooperation between JLC3DP and mechanical design blogger retsetman is a typical case. In this cooperation, Retsetman designed two extremely creative projects: a high reduction ratio "nutation swing gear" and a uniqu......

JLC3DP helps CPSdrone explore deepwater mines

During adventure to explore deepwater mines, YouTube blogger CPSdrone built a DIY submarine to try to go deep into flooded uranium mines and record the deepwater scenes with a camera. In this project, JLC3DP, as a key sponsor, provided the submarine with customized 3D printed nylon parts, which use advanced SLS technology to enhance the submarine's design durability and deepwater performance. In CPSdrone's previous waterproof tests on 3D printed objects, JLC3DP also provided bloggers with high-quality......

JLC3DP provides 3D printed parts to GodFinger for RX-78 Gundam model

3D printed spliced parts have shown unique advantages in the production of model figures such as Gundam. First of all, it can accurately restore complex details, especially in models with such complex structures and extremely demanding appearance, each part can achieve millimeter-level accuracy. Second, the spliced parts allow the model to be assembled in a modular manner for easy transport, display, and modification without the need for permanent gluing. In addition, 3D printed spliced parts can also......